Description
There is a reason the SXP gets called the speed pump. Winchester built this action around a rotary bolt with inertia assist, so the recoil from your first shot starts the pump stroke for you. Add dual steel action bars that keep the slide from twisting or binding, and follow-up shots on a dropping greenhead come faster than you would expect from a pump gun. Four locking lugs on the bolt give it a bank vault lockup, and the hard chrome plated chamber and bore shrug off the moisture and grime that come standard with waterfowl season.
Why the SXP Waterfowl Hunter Earns Its Spot in the Blind
This version wears full-coverage TrueTimber Prairie camo on the stock, forearm, receiver, and barrel. The pattern mixes brown and gray tones dark enough for flooded timber and marsh edges, with just enough yellow to blend into cattails and CRP grass. The 26 inch vent rib barrel swings smooth without feeling whippy in a cramped layout blind, and at 6 pounds 12 ounces the whole gun carries easy on long walks to the X. The 3 inch chamber handles everything from light 2-3/4 inch practice loads to full-power 3 inch steel, bismuth, or tungsten duck loads, feeding from a 4+1 capacity magazine.
Patterning and Practical Touches
Winchester ships this SXP with three flush-fit Invector-Plus choke tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, plus a wrench, so you can tighten up for late-season geese or open up for decoying teal without buying anything extra. The TruGlo fiber optic front sight grabs light at first shooting hours when birds are moving and the sky is still gray. A textured synthetic stock and forearm keep your grip locked in with wet gloves, sling swivel studs are already installed, and the Inflex recoil pad channels recoil down and away from your cheek so a full morning of 3 inch loads does not leave you flinching. Simple, fast, and built for ugly weather, this is the kind of pump gun that just keeps working season after season.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms
- Model: SXP Waterfowl Hunter
- Manufacturer Part Number: 512402391
- UPC: 048702019302
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Barrel Length: 26" vent rib, hard chrome plated bore
- Overall Length: 46.5"
- Capacity: 4+1
- Action: Pump Action
- Receiver: Aluminum alloy
- Stock: Synthetic, TrueTimber Prairie camo
- Choke System: Invector-Plus (F, M, IC included)
- Sights: TruGlo fiber optic front sight
- Recoil Pad: Inflex Technology
- Weight: 6 lbs 12 oz
What’s Included
- Winchester SXP Waterfowl Hunter shotgun
- Three Invector-Plus choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Choke tube wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Winchester SXP Waterfowl Hunter shoot 3.5 inch shells?
This particular model has a 3 inch chamber, so it runs 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch shells only. Winchester does make a separate 3.5 inch chambered version of the SXP Waterfowl Hunter if you want to run the biggest goose loads. For most duck and goose hunting, modern 3 inch steel and bismuth loads get the job done just fine.
Is the SXP safe to use with steel shot for waterfowl?
Yes, the SXP is built to handle steel, tungsten, and bismuth loads, which covers everything you need for non-toxic waterfowl requirements. The barrel features a hard chrome plated chamber and bore for added durability. The included Invector-Plus chokes are rated for steel, though the general rule is to avoid pushing steel through the Full choke and stick with Modified or more open for those loads.
What chokes come with the SXP Waterfowl Hunter and can I buy others?
It ships with three flush-fit Invector-Plus tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, plus a wrench. The Invector-Plus system is one of the most widely supported choke platforms out there, so aftermarket options from Carlson's, Patternmaster, and others are easy to find if you want a dedicated waterfowl tube.
How does the SXP pump action compare to other pump shotguns?
The SXP uses an inertia-assisted rotary bolt, which means recoil from the fired shell helps start the pump stroke and makes cycling noticeably quick. Dual steel action bars keep everything running straight without binding, and four locking lugs give it a very solid lockup. It has earned a reputation as one of the fastest cycling pump guns in its class.





Reviews
There are no reviews yet.